10-15-2005, 02:14 PM
Here's the latest.
I've got a working chassis. My cap order came in on Thursday, and over the last couple of days worked on replacing the paper caps and the out of spec resistors. I borrowed a couple of 41's, an 84 and a 7C6 from other radios. Replaced the power cord, installed a fuse, and brought it up slow. It makes sounds, and most of them are good.
With just my index finger as an antenna, I was able to pull in a couple of the local powerhouses. Good enought for the initial run.
There are some other assorted issues to deal with, such as dirty pots and switches, it needs an alignment, a couple of lamps need replacing, and the rubber covered wires need replacing (there weren't any exposed sections for the initial test).
The biggest problem I ran into today was running out of time to continue. Bummer.
But it works! Not a bummer!
More details as they develop.
Bill
I've got a working chassis. My cap order came in on Thursday, and over the last couple of days worked on replacing the paper caps and the out of spec resistors. I borrowed a couple of 41's, an 84 and a 7C6 from other radios. Replaced the power cord, installed a fuse, and brought it up slow. It makes sounds, and most of them are good.
With just my index finger as an antenna, I was able to pull in a couple of the local powerhouses. Good enought for the initial run.
There are some other assorted issues to deal with, such as dirty pots and switches, it needs an alignment, a couple of lamps need replacing, and the rubber covered wires need replacing (there weren't any exposed sections for the initial test).
The biggest problem I ran into today was running out of time to continue. Bummer.
But it works! Not a bummer!
More details as they develop.
Bill
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